Chapter 226 The Fake Daughter of the Imperial Palace 32
"teacher."
Shao Xin stood one step away, put his hands on his forehead, and bowed to Gong Zuling: "Student wants to go to the capital."
Gong Zuling's hand holding the cup froze for a moment, and he slowly turned his head to look at his most proud disciple.
He was dressed simply and neatly, with a blank expression on his face, and his usual warm and cheerful smile was gone.
Gong Zuling was a little dazed. How long had it been since he last saw him smile?
Ever since the war broke out and the border became chaotic, he has become less talkative day by day, and has become visibly thinner.
He slowly put down the cup and sighed: "Have you thought about it?"
"yes."
He had already made up his mind. Ever since she left the academy, Shao Xin wanted to chase her. However, at that time he thought she would come back after the Dragon Boat Festival, so he was not so impatient.
But just after the holiday, instead of waiting for her to come back, he received news of the invasion of Daliang.
Daliang, that Zheng Hao?
Shao Xin lowered his head and frowned. He knew there was little he could do now, but he just wanted to give it a try and make another effort for the person in his heart.
Gong Zuling stood up, his body swayed. Shao Xin immediately wanted to help him, but stopped abruptly the next second.
"Go if you want to."
Gong Zuling waved at him, tears and smiles in his eyes: "Qiming, I am very grateful to have a student like you in my life."
Shao Xin lowered his head and knelt on the ground. As he bent down, drops of water fell silently, wetting the small area of ground in front of him.
"Brother Shao."
Shao Xin was carrying a simple luggage and had just walked out of the academy gate when he heard a very familiar call.
He looked back and wondered who else it could be but Duan Junze.
Duan Junze also came over with a package in his hand, looking calm and said, "I'm going to the border, let's go down the mountain together."
Border?
Shao Xin was stunned for a moment, then he remembered that Duan Junze seemed to come from a military family. Many people in his family joined the army, but he was the only exception who gave up the military and pursued literature.
It is said that he had a lot of unpleasantness with his family because of this, but he still resolutely went to Qiushan.
Even if it means breaking up with your family, you must stick to your ambitions.
Now he wants to give up literature and return to military? Moreover, it is such a sensitive period. He must know how important the border is and how dangerous it is.
Shao Xin opened his lips, wanting to say something, but in the end he didn't. He just nodded slightly, and the two of them walked down the mountain one after the other in silence.
They had walked this road many times before, and each time they felt that going down the mountain was more difficult than going up because it was so steep that they had to take every step very carefully.
But this time, they walked with their heads held high, not looking at their feet, but only looking forward.
For the person they want to protect in their hearts, they will move forward no matter how difficult the road is.
"If you can see her, please give her a message for me."
Duan Junze stood at the fork in the road, his back straight, his eyes sharp:
"As long as I am here, no one will knock on her door and disturb her peace. Please always be the happy and carefree Xue Ran."
Shao Xin responded solemnly: "Take care."
The two of them looked back at the mountainside at the same time, and then turned their backs to each other and walked in different paths.
No matter what the future holds, no matter how the world changes, the precious time they spent with her in the mountains will be treasured in their hearts forever.
Time flies, and it seems like in the blink of an eye, more than a month has passed since the Dragon Boat Festival Palace Banquet. During this period, various news have been coming in one after another.
The army of Daliang can be said to be unstoppable. Now, the five border cities have fallen into their hands. They can march south at any time and reach the heartland of Dayin.
Under such circumstances, Daliang suddenly sent an envoy to submit a letter of credence, expressing its desire for peace talks.
Peace talks...
Su Youran stood outside the Hanyuan Hall, looking at the mottled shadows under the tree, a little dazed.
Even a three-year-old child can see the current war situation clearly. Daliang has the upper hand, but he took the initiative to propose peace talks.
What do you want to do?
"You want my daughter to marry you? Dream on!"
Su Tiangang was furious. He ignored the many ministers present and threw everything on the imperial desk down. He spoke harshly and humiliated them to the utmost:
"What a foolish dream. A toad wants to eat swan flesh, but he doesn't even take a piss to look at himself. How can he be worthy of it?"
The adults all lowered their heads and let the emperor vent his anger.
No matter who it is, if he is beaten to his doorstep for no reason and forced to hand over the most valuable wealth in his home, he will inevitably want to curse.
Especially since this concerns the dignity of a country.
Many old ministers had tears in their eyes. It was all because of that General Lu who actually abandoned the city and fled. Otherwise, no matter how powerful the Daliang army was, it would not have advanced so quickly and left the enemy helpless.
But what's the point of saying all this now? Even if he were cut into pieces, the lost city would never come back.
Now they can only be thankful that Daliang is still kind and did not take action against ordinary people. As long as they do not cause trouble and behave themselves, they can save their lives.
Otherwise, the whole world will be devastated.
After a long while, when there was no sound above his head, Qin Liang guessed that the emperor should have calmed down, so he kowtowed heavily, his voice dry, and every word seemed to be particularly difficult to say:
"Your Majesty, I know you love the princess, and I personally don't want to agree to this, but this matter is not just a private matter of the royal family. It is also about whether the people of the world can be spared from the suffering of war and whether Dayin can continue to be stable."
He kowtowed again and again, and did not stop until his head bled:
"Your Majesty, for the sake of Dayin and your people, I beg you to carefully consider Daliang's letter. Daliang doesn't ask for much, just one person. As long as you agree, the war will end, the people will be safe, and Dayin will be stable! Your Majesty!"
His voice was tearful, almost hoarse, and his loyalty was evident to all.
The other ministers behind him kowtowed and shouted in unison: "Your Majesty, please think twice!"
"Asshole!"
Before Su Tiangang could get angry, Su Jingxi jumped up and pointed at Qin Liang with a trembling finger:
"What do you mean by only one person? You don't feel bad if she's not your relative, right? Fine, you can marry her. You can choose from your relatives! I remember that Mr. Qin has a granddaughter of the same age. You are so noble and upright, I don't think you would be unwilling!"
Su Jingan clenched his hands tightly into fists, but his voice was as calm as before:
"I second the proposal. It is a practice since ancient times to select the daughter of a minister to be made a princess and marry her off to the emperor. It is reasonable and logical."
Su Jingmin sneered:
"Everyone shrinks back when it comes to war, but they are very active in pushing innocent girls into the fire pit. What's the matter? Are you afraid that the enemy will invade and your high positions and generous salaries will be gone? We in the royal family are not afraid, so why should you be afraid?"
Su Jingtai was not so good at speaking, and he only said: "Let them make other conditions, the marriage will not work!"
Even the twelve-year-old Su Jinghe bowed his hands and said, "Father, I want to fight you. Daliang wants to seize the royal pearl, but he must step over my body first!"
Su Tiangang felt mixed emotions. Normally, he was never satisfied with his sons, but when the critical moment came, he found that they were all very manly.
Many ministers present were blushing and almost ashamed. Qin Liang raised his head, his lips were pale:
"If my granddaughter of Qin Liang can save millions of people, I will do it without hesitation, but she is like a firefly, how can she compare with a bright pearl?
Daliang specifically wants the princess. If we randomly send someone over, I'm afraid the other party will just get angry and humiliated. How much of our Dayin territory will be trampled on by their iron hooves? How many people will die in vain? Your Highnesses, have you ever thought about this!"
He suddenly stood up tremblingly, with a look of determination on his face:
"I am not afraid of death. What I am afraid of is the loss of thousands of innocent lives. I am afraid that Dayin, which has been stable for more than ten years, will fall into chaos again. If I can avoid these, what does it matter if I have to save my life?"
As soon as he finished speaking, before anyone could react, the old man rushed straight into the pillar of the hall at a speed that was beyond his old body.
Su Tiangang stood up suddenly: "Stop him quickly!"
Wei Ying quickly hugged Qin Liang and said, "Master Qin, what are you doing?"
Qin Liang burst into tears: "Your Majesty, for Dayin and for the sake of the world, marriage is the only way!"
"you!"
Su Jingxi's eyes were red and he quickly pulled out a knife. "You want to die, right? You don't have to bang your head against the pillar. I will personally send you off!"
"Fourth Prince!"
"Jingxi!"
The hall was suddenly in chaos. At this moment, a clear and gentle voice sounded:
"I will marry."
Everyone was startled and turned around at the same time. At the entrance of Hanyuan Hall, a slender figure was standing with her back to the light. Her face was a little blurry, but her eyes, distinctly black and white, were even brighter than the sunlight behind her.
The wind blew up her skirt, and she seemed to be blown away by the wind. In the silence, she repeated again:
"I am willing to marry. There is no need for you to do this, old man. Being born into the royal family, I enjoy the rights of the royal family and have the obligation to contribute to the royal family. I understand this principle."
Su Youran bowed slightly and said, "It is a blessing for Dayin to have a loyal minister like you. I thank you."
Qin Liang knelt on the ground and bowed respectfully to her:
"Da Yin is blessed to have Your Highness. I should thank you. I will pray to God every day in the future. May Your Highness always be healthy and safe. May Your Highness live a thousand years."
The other adults looked at each other and kowtowed to the people outside the palace: "Long live Your Highness."
Although Su Tiangang and others were reluctant and Xue E almost cried to death, the marriage between Daliang and Dayin was still put on the agenda.
The day after Zong Zhenghao received the news, he withdrew his troops from the border to show his sincerity. Afterwards, he led the wedding procession to the capital in person despite everyone's opposition.
The people, who were originally in panic and fearful of the enemy's attack, were suddenly overjoyed. They all knew that it was all thanks to the princess that a disaster was avoided. Countless people enshrined longevity tablets in their homes, hoping that God would bless good people with a safe life.
Many people even traveled thousands of miles to the capital just to see the princess get married.
On the day of Su Youran's wedding, the event was unprecedentedly grand, and the roads in the capital were completely blocked.
She wore a luxurious dress, bid farewell to her parents in Tianji Palace, and enjoyed the kneeling worship of everyone.
The whole process took almost two hours. Finally, at the urging of the ceremonial officer, Su Tiangang and Xue E let go of her hands.
Both of them had red eyes, and reluctance and sadness almost overwhelmed them. They only knew to mechanically mutter:
"Be well...you must be well..."
Su Jingxi gritted his teeth and stood beside Zong Zhenghao, who was also wearing a bright red shirt, with unabashed hatred in his eyes:
"I've remembered today's humiliation. One day I'll make sure you return it the way you stole it!"
Zong Zhenghao smiled slightly, and glanced at Su Jingan, who was silent and seemed invisible.
This is a fierce tiger. You should deal with your own affairs first before making a fuss.
"Don't let Raner down."
The wedding procession went around the capital city. The cheers of "Long Live the Wedding" were like a tsunami, so loud and continuous that they could still be heard even after the procession had left the capital city for a long time.
The officials in Daliang who were going to welcome the bride were all shocked. They didn't expect that this princess was not only so beautiful, but also so popular among the people.
The original unhappiness about returning all the cities disappeared completely in such a wave of voices.
Perhaps they can expect to obtain Dayin peacefully and without any effort in the future?
Who knows what will happen in the future?
Shao Xin hid among the common people on the roadside, watching the bridal sedan go away, and secretly vowed in his heart:
"Xiao Ran, I will definitely try my best to get you back, just wait for me."
In the yellow sand of the border town, Duan Junze, dressed in armor, looked up into the distance:
"This is the land you want to protect even at the cost of your own life. I will guard it for you and never let the enemy's cavalry get in!"
Zong Zhenghao rode his horse beside the bridal sedan, glancing at the fluttering curtains from time to time, his eyes full of satisfaction and happiness.
It’s great that she finally became his wife. From now on, he can stay by her side openly, love her, cherish her, and stay with her for the rest of his life until they grow old.
Maybe they will have lovely children, whether boys or girls.
If the boy is like him, he can protect her together with him in the future. If the girl is like her, delicate and soft, he will definitely spoil both of them.
Whenever he thought of this, Zong Zhenghao couldn't stop laughing. The greatest blessing in his life was meeting her.
Su Youran in the bridal sedan fiddled with her nails leisurely, with a smile on her lips. She hoped that you would always think this way.
The author has something to say:
The ancient chapter of Dangdang ends here, and the ending is a bit open. Haha, it is possible that Ranran will do nothing and be a queen at ease, or it is possible that Ranran will simply unify the world and become an empress. It all depends on her mood~ (snickering)
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